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June 28, 2017 – Washington, D.C. AudioNow®, the world’s largest mobile distribution platform for in-language broadcasters, was cited for its technology partnership with Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA) in the BBG 2016 Annual Report to the U.S. Congress.

The report noted AudioNow®’s development of two mobile apps featuring nearly 50 languages total, that allowed users across the world to access audio content through mobile data or cellular connections, saving money and bandwidth for its listeners.

“Since beginning our first service with VOA in 2010, it’s been an honor to launch several apps with BBG and access numbers in 22 countries,” said Rebecca Walker, Director of Digital Partnerships for AudioNow®. “Currently AudioNow® is building six additional single-language apps for VOA, and we are looking forward to expanding its global audience on mobile.”

May 8, 2017 – Washington, D.C.PaseLaVoz® and AudioNow®, in partnership with Spanish-language radio stations across the United States, have launched a first-of-its-kind digital reporting tool in broadcaster mobile applications to keep immigrants better informed in their communities.

The PaseLaVoz® module, a user-generated incident reporting mechanism inside AudioNow® broadcaster apps, is designed to reduce the spread of adverse rumors in immigrant communities while providing quick, accurate and vetted reports of law enforcement activity and pressing news affecting these communities. The announced partnership expands distribution of PaseLaVoz®’s widely subscribed-to and principle SMS service on digital.

App users can track by ZIP Code verified PaseLaVoz® incident reports. Users also have the option to subscribe to PaseLaVoz® at the push of a button, and speak directly with trained professionals in-language about events occurring in their vicinity. Call-center operators are available 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM eastern time (5:00 AM to 1:00AM central time).

“PaseLaVoz® is an indispensable daily tool for many living in vulnerable communities who already know about our service. But thanks to this new partnership, AudioNow® will bring awareness to others who have not yet come across our content nor had the opportunity to sign up,” said David Iberkleid, Managing Partner at PaseLaVoz®.

“AudioNow® continues its commitment to innovative mobile applications designed to increase broadcaster engagement with their in-language audiences in changing times. PaseLaVoz is a great example of that,” said Natalie White, Director of New Business Development in the Americas at AudioNow®.

If you are a radio or television broadcaster and would like to include PaseLaVoz® in your mobile app contact Natalie White at natalie.white@audionow.com, 202-621-2285.

For more information about PaseLaVoz® contact David Iberkleid at david@paselavoz.net, 1-800-551-8464 ext. 236

March 20, 2017 – Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, CA – Radio Hamrah, the flagship station of the global Persian community and under the leadership of Dr. Farhang Holakouee — one of the most beloved and respected figures in the Persian community — has re-launched an expanded app with AudioNow®.

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With listener engagement at the forefront, Radio Hamrah worked with AudioNow®, the leading mobile developer of in-language apps for global broadcasters, to launch a new version of the app, in stores now.

The update also coincides with the Persian New Year. Included in the app are live and on-demand programs, push notifications, native integration of Radio Hamrah’s social media channels, and for the first time, the ability for listeners around the world to send news and updates directly to the station using AudioNow®’s state-of-the-art Radio Reporter™ feature.

The app’s modular design allows each user to quickly hone in on the content that matters most to them. Daily recorded programs feature popular shows, Razha va Niazha and Hamrah Ba Alireza Meybodi.

“We are honored to expand Radio Hamrah’s app into a multimedia platform that can serve their global audience in over 30 countries,” says Alexandra Moe, Director of Strategic Partnerships for AudioNow®.

“This app is a New Year’s gift to the global Persian community. Radio Hamrah listeners expect the highest quality programming and we believe they deserve an app of the highest caliber. Working with AudioNow®, we can now offer our listeners an optimal mobile experience, whether they’re in Los Angeles or using the app from any other part of the world,” said Dr. Parham Holakouee, Chief Strategy Officer of Radio Hamrah.

February 3, 2017 – Washington, D.C. – China Global Television Network (CGTN), formerly known as CCTV, has re-launched, with the English channel as its flagship. With their mobile-first initiatives, CGTN America worked with AudioNow®, the leading mobile developer of in-language apps for global broadcasters, to launch a new version of the app, in stores now.

The update puts engagement and accessibility at the forefront. CGTN is a multi-platform media group and the latest version of the app reflects just that. Now included in the app are both live and on-demand video content via YouTube, native integration of CGTN America’s social media channels, and the ability for users around the world to send news and updates directly to the station using the state-of-the-art Radio Reporter feature.

The app’s modular design allows each user to quickly hone in on the content that matters most to them. “It’s our pleasure to take our experience in creating apps for global broadcasters and use it to ensure CGTN’s audience still receives the top-notch content they’re accustomed to,” says Elan Blutinger, AudioNow® Chairman and CEO.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C. since 2008, AudioNow® has become the leading developer of unique innovative apps for global and local broadcasters designed around listener engagement unique to communities and broadcaster genres. In addition to CGTN America, AudioNow® app partners include WTOP, VOA, BBC, Radio America, Multimedios, Radio Television Caraibes, United Nations, and apps in over 50 languages.

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October 21, 2016 – Washington, D.C. ESPN 980 / WTEM, the premier flagship radio station of the Washington Redskins, and AudioNow®, the leading mobile platform for broadcasters, introduced V3, the industry’s new White Label mobile app featuring state-of-the-art modular design for multi-media content.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C. since 2008, AudioNow® has become the leading developer of unique innovative apps for global and local broadcasters designed around listener engagement unique to communities and broadcaster genres. ESPN 980 is one of the largest radio stations in the Washington market, and beloved to sports fans nationally.

“This is one slick app with lots under the hood: live streaming, podcasts, galleries, blogs, social networks and more – but the design is still very clean and uncluttered. Our listeners can find what they’re looking for – fast. And that keeps them coming back. Love it.”

— Brian Hartz,
Director of Digital Media,
ESPN 980

AudioNow®’s modular designed app is one of the greatest benefits to the V3 upgrade because it allows each broadcaster to highlight what components and features of the app are most important to their listeners, and prioritize those first. Users no longer need to navigate through tabs and pages; they’re presented with one seamless homepage, accessing any content with a quick scroll and a click.

In addition to a sleek story-telling design, connecting diverse multi-media content in one place, the app also natively hosts all branded outlets.

Additional features to engage audiences include:

Targeted and Integrated Ads: The modular design allows for native ads to appear seamlessly. AudioNow has also on-boarded a new digital ad sales team to serve targeted ads to niche communities.

Native Integration of Social Media: All branded outlets under one feed. Our apps pull the latest Facebook posts, Tweets, and news stories so listeners can follow along without ever having to leave the app.

September 8, 2016 – Washington, D.C. The Red Cross recently released a new and interactive mobile radio app, accessible across Latin America, in partnership with AudioNow®, the world’s leading mobile technology provider for broadcasters. The app helps increase accessibility across the continents to important news and information disseminated by Radio Cruz Roja, the official radio station for the Red Cross in the Americas.

Radio Cruz Roja, based out of Panama City, Panama, is supported by the Regional Delegation of the Red Cross in the Americas (Delegación Regional de la Cruz Roja Americana). Listeners tuning-in to popular music programming can also hear important and up-to-date information on current events, health topics and humanitarian situations relevant to their region and communities. Key programs include Programa Punto de encuentro, Programa de salud, or an example of a recent focus, Programa Virus Zika.

The new mobile app, available on all Android and Apple phones across Latin America, permits audiences to listen live or select from recent programs. Listeners can receive notifications and announcements directly from the station, and through Radio Reporter feature, users can send their own text, audio or picture messages directly to station.

AudioNow® is the world’s leading provider of mobile apps and call-to-listen technology for broadcasters, with more than 4,000 radio and television partners worldwide.

For more information about Radio Cruz Roja contact Roberto Brito De La Cuesta at roberto.britodelacuesta@redcross.org.

For more information on AudioNow® contact Natalie White, Manager of Business Development for AudioNow: natalie.white@audionow.com.

First-ever send-money feature for media apps connects Multimedios’ U.S. audience to friends and family in Mexico and Latin America

August 25, 2016 – Washington, D.C. Multimedios, one of Mexico’s premier media groups with headquarters in Monterrey, Mexico, today announced the availability of their new radio app complete with a money transfer capability – they are among the first broadcasters to employ the technology. The app is launched in partnership with AudioNow® Plus, the technology affiliate of AudioNow®, the world’s largest mobile distribution platform connecting 4,000+ in-language broadcasters with their audiences in diaspora. Viamericas Corporation, an international licensed remittance company, facilitates user transactions within the app to Latin America.

Available on all Android and iOS devices, Multimedios’ new radio app allows listeners across the U.S. to send money home to friends and family conveniently from their mobile phone, while listening to their favorite radio broadcast. User transactions are sent via a licensed remittance service, and provide a secure and low cost alternative to in-person transactions. In addition to the app, Multimedios audiences will be able to send money with Viamericas through the radio station’s website.

Last year the U.S. accounted for $23.7 billion remitted to Mexico, according to the Wall Street Journal. And Multimedios’ announcement comes at a time when immigrants are starting to send money more often through digital platforms, computers and phones.

Multimedios’ new radio app also features some of Mexico’s top news and entertainment programming from Milenio Radio, La Caliente, and Hits FM with all of the network’s 40+ stations streaming live.

Listeners can search by genre or locations for their favorite or hometown broadcast, compiling a list of preferred stations on the app’s home screen.

“In addition to expanding access to our top-quality programming for audiences across Mexico and the U.S., we are so excited to extend to our many listeners in diaspora this convenient send-money capability. It’s a valuable service and connection to home,” said Alberto Dominguez, director of affiliate relations at Multimedios.

“The in-app money transfer feature is a valuable resource media can offer their listeners in diaspora. At the same time, it provides an entirely new revenue stream for broadcasters. AudioNow is proud to debut the new feature with the Grupo Multimedios,” said Natalie White, Manager of Business Development at AudioNow.